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Captain's Log: Star Trek Online's new Starfleet tutorial

Posted: 25 Nov 2013 09:00 AM PST

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Star Trek Online recently revealed a freshly revamped tutorial for players who create new Starfleet characters. This week I had the opportunity to check the new material out for myself, so I rolled a new toon and experienced what it is like to have greatness thrust upon me!

What? You don't believe me? It's true! My character went from academy graduate to captain of a Starfleet vessel in a matter of minutes! Oh wait, I guess that's not so surprising; even Captain James T. Kirk did it in an alternate universe.

The fact of the matter is there's no easy way, story-wise, to get a new player's character into the command chair in a completely convincing manner. I'll be explaining how it all happens, so if you want to remain surprised about anything in the new Star Trek Online Starfleet tutorial, avert your eyes for the remaining portion of this away mission. But do me a favor and scroll down anyway, look at the pictures, and pretend to read it. It'll make me feel better. The rest of you are with me. Engage.

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    Age of Wushu tours the Forbidden Grounds in new trailer

    Posted: 25 Nov 2013 08:00 AM PST

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    Although Age of Wushu's Ultimate Scrolls expansion launched two weeks ago, you may not have had the chance to experience the scenery (and the dangers that hide therein) of the Forbidden Grounds. Even if you have seen your own school's special instance, you likely have not peeked into the unique vistas of the other seven since each is available to members only. Now, thanks to Snail Games' latest trailer and eight new screenshots, you can see the unique designs of each instance that reflect the soul of its respective school. Take a two-minute stroll through the beautiful landscapes in the Forbidden Grounds in the video below.

    [Source: Snail Games press release]

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      Lightning strikes in Path of Exile's update 1.0.2

      Posted: 25 Nov 2013 07:30 AM PST

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      Just one look at Path of Exile's newest content update preview video from Grinding Gear Games and you know that the upcoming patch sizzles -- literally. Update 1.0.2 includes the new skill Stormcall which allows players to call lightning down upon multiple or single targets. Along with a new skill, the patch is introducing five more unique items (including Wings of Entropy, a unique two-handed sundering ax that acts like duel-wielded axes) and some map mod changes. Players can also buy new items from the store, such as a lightning bat pet and -- for one week only -- special Pilgrim's hats to celebrate Thanksgiving.

      Content update 1.0.2 releases this Wednesday, but you can get a peek at it in the video below. More information on the patch will be posted on the official site soon.

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      Chaos Theory: The dark side of The Secret World's Issue 8

      Posted: 25 Nov 2013 07:00 AM PST

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      Last week MJ espoused her belief that The Secret World Issue 8's scenarios are a terrific addition to the game and worthy of your consideration. As much fun as she's been having, my own experiences have been middling-to-poor with Issue 8. In my opinion, this is the first Issue that's really stumbled in terms of accessibility and quality.

      Part of that was to be expected. Issue 8 is, let's face it, a stalling tactic so Funcom can finish up the first half of Tokyo. It's busy work for the community in the guise of a "certification" as well as an AP/SP sink for those of us who have filled out most (or all) of our skill wheel and need some other form of character growth.

      Mind you, while Issue 8 has stumbled, it's not a travesty. I actually appreciate the idea of a new form of group content that's repeatable, and it's exciting to get a glimpse into the mysterious Council of Venice. But I do want to look at a few failings of this update and how Funcom could improve matters.

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        The Stream Team: Thanks for the cranberries edition, November 25 - December 1, 2013

        Posted: 25 Nov 2013 06:00 AM PST

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        You may have heard the saying as "Thanks for the memories," but I counter that it would be more appropriate to say "Thanks for the cranberries" at this time of year. Why, you ask? Because Thanksgiving just isn't Thanksgiving without cranberry sauce, even if nobody likes it except for that one uncle. That cranberry sauce is just a part of the variety of the traditional holiday feast, just as different games are a part of our whole MMO spread. Maybe not everyone likes the cranberry game (you know, if we look hard enough I bet we can find a game all about cranberries!), but it is there for those who do.

        How boring would feasting/life/gaming be without all the glorious choices to sample, gorge on, and enjoy? And just think how dull it would be if The Stream Team had only turkey and stuffing to show on Massively TV. Life sans cranberry sauce would be bad! Wouldn't you agree? Something to contemplate while checking out this week's schedule.

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          APB: Reloaded brings loads of new free content with Version 14

          Posted: 25 Nov 2013 05:30 AM PST

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          APR: Reloaded 14
          The team at GamersFirst's Reloaded Productions has been busy on the newest update to APB: Reloaded as the crime-based MMO hits Version 14 today.

          This latest free content update introduces two new contacts that offer 20 more levels of high-level progression, a radar tower car mod that lets you see when enemies pass by your vehicle, a blowtorch weapon, remote detonators, additional slot unlocks, and much more. In addition to the free content, Version 14 also introduces a new purchasable bundle that includes the Rocker Outfit, the TAS20 Shotgun, and the Vegas G20 Muscle Car and Body Kit.

          If you're a Steam player, this update introduces two new packs: the New Blood Pack with 14 days premium time and some nice starter weapons, and the Key to the City Pack that gives an impressive collection of high-end cars, guns, gear, designs, and emotes.

          [Source: GamersFirst press release]

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            The Daily Grind: Do you keep a bunch of MMOs installed at all times?

            Posted: 25 Nov 2013 05:00 AM PST

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            I just did some Spring cleaning on my hard drive. I know it's November, but work with me here. Instead of reinstalling absolutely every video game I had prior, I've opted to purge the dead weight. That leaves me with a handful of MMO dabblers and a whole bunch of extra space.

            As for the dabblers, they are: DC Universe Online, Lord of the Rings Online, PlanetSide 2, The Secret World, Final Fantasy XIV, Star Wars: The Old Republic, and War Thunder.

            What about you, Massively readers? Do you keep a bunch of MMOs on your machine in case you feel the urge?

            Every morning, the Massively bloggers probe the minds of their readers with deep, thought-provoking questions about that most serious of topics: massively online gaming. We crave your opinions, so grab your caffeinated beverage of choice and chime in on today's Daily Grind!

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              MMO Week in Review: Expansions, birthdays, and sunsets

              Posted: 24 Nov 2013 05:00 PM PST

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              At the end of every week, we round up the best and most popular news stories, exclusive features, and insightful columns published on Massively and then present them all in one convenient place. If you missed a big MMO or WoW Insider story last week, you've come to the right post.

              If you could pull your eyes away from your shiny new consoles, then you would know that MMOs also deserve your attention, even if they can't say hello to you from across the room or spy underneath your hoodie. This week, EVE Online launched its Rubicon expansion, World of Warcraft turned nine years old, EverQuest Mac's servers went dark permanently, and after a brief delay, Lord of the Rings Online opened the gates for Helm's Deep. Er, opened the gates for you to defend Helm's Deep. That makes more sense.

              Read on for a look at the rest of this week's top MMO stories.

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                EVE Evolved: First impressions of Rubicon

                Posted: 24 Nov 2013 03:00 PM PST

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                EVE Evolved: First impressions of Rubicon
                For years I've been writing that EVE Online needs more deployable sandbox structures that any player can use, so I was naturally pretty excited to hear that this was to be one of the key features of the Rubicon expansion. The Mobile Depot sounded like a great freeform sandbox tool when it was announced, but I didn't understand quite how awesome it was until I started setting up my own. While the depot is ostensibly a fancy item container with a ship fitting service, anchoring one feels almost like planting your flag in space, and spotting another depot on the directional scanner means war.

                I've spent this week exploring low-security space in the new Stratios Sisters of EVE faction cruiser, stealing rare moon minerals with a Siphon Unit, and desperately searching for the elusive but valuable ghost sites. As expected, players have already found some creative uses for the new personal deployable structures: Mobile Depots are being used as advertising billboards in Jita and to bait aggressive players into becoming flagged as criminal suspects, Mobile Tractor Units have seen some unorthodox usage outside of missions, and the Siphon Unit will literally print money if you find an unsecured moon-mining operation tucked away in space.

                In this week's EVE Evolved, I test-drive the Rubicon expansion's new structures to find out if they live up to expectations.

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